By Rons Bantwal
Daijiworld Media Network—Mumbai (RD)

Mumbai, Jul 27: Grace Pinto, managing director of Ryan International Group of Institutions, was the guest of honour at the decennial celebrations of Mind Champions Academy with Grand Master Vishwanathan Anand. 

Union minister of HRD, IT, and communication Kapil Sibal was the chief guest who felicitated the Grand Master and his young disciples. 

Pinto congratulated Anand on his achievements and success, and appreciated his objective of encouraging chess in schools enabling the development of young minds across the country.

The Grand Master also interacted with Ryanites and briefed them about the various moves in chess helping them understand the game better. 

Mind Champions Academy is the initiative of Grand Master Anand and NIIT Ltd. 

On this prestigious occasion, the chairman of NIIT Rajendra S Pawar thanked Sibal and Pinto for their valuable time.

The celebration was attended by several educators across the country.